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Chief Development Officer

  • Company: The Moran Company
  • Location: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • Pay not listed

The Moran Company at a glance

SEC filings mentioning "The Moran Company": 7search EDGAR

24 employees covered under a retirement plan (2021 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2

The Moran Company — Kansas City, Missouri

Role Overview

The Moran Company is partnering with Newhouse to recruit a Chief Development Officer (CDO) for their organization. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for experienced professionals in the fields of Chief Development Officer, Chief Advancement Officer, Vice President, or Director of Development to lead and build Newhouse's comprehensive multi-year fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan that aligns with the organization's goals and vision
  • Build and manage relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other key stakeholders
  • Oversee all aspects of development operations, including donor stewardship and special events
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to fundraising activities
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of development professionals

What You Bring

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of development, including at least five years in a senior leadership role
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies
  • Strong relationship-building skills and ability to cultivate major gifts
  • Experience managing and mentoring a team of development professionals
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Why Join The Moran Company

The Moran Company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can thrive. By joining the organization, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team that values innovation and collaboration. Additionally, you will be part of a dynamic community in Kansas City, Missouri, where professional growth and personal development are prioritized.

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Working in Kansas City, Missouri

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This on-site role is based in Kansas City, Missouri, Missouri. Missouri is a landlocked Midwestern state bordering Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. It ranks about 21st in land area and 19th in population, with more than six million residents. Learn more via Missouri on Wikipedia.

Missouri is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it borders Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. With over six million residents, it is the 19th-most populous state of the country. The largest urban areas are St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield,

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

National job openings rate: 4.6%via BLS JOLTS

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3%via FRED

National quits rate: 1.9%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Unemployment rate in Missouri: 3.8%via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Cost of living in Missouri: 9.2% below the national averagevia BEA

Minimum wage in Missouri: $15.00/hrvia FRED

Real GDP per capita in Missouri: $57,087via FRED

Home prices in Missouri (year over year): +4.4%via FRED

Median household income in Jackson County: $67,178via US Census ACS / Data USA

Average commute time in Jackson County: 23 minvia US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in Jackson County: Drove Alone (73%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Households with home internet in Jackson County: 91%via US Census ACS / Data USA

Nearby green space: 13 parks within 1.5km — closest is Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park. via OpenStreetMap

Nearest public transit: City Hall (bus stop, 21m). via OpenStreetMap

Nearby history: Inter-State Building, listed 2008 (22m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 66°F / low 48°F year-round (summers around 88°F, winters around 25°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Most walkablevia EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $1,197/mo · $1,358/movia HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 292m (958 ft)

Source: Wikipedia (state)

About this role & career path

A Chief Development Officer leads revenue and philanthropic growth—strategy, teams, and external relationships. Progress often runs from fundraiser or development director into senior leadership, with strength in storytelling, relationship management, and measurable fundraising results.

Build the skills for this role

Prioritize major-gift strategy, CRM and pipeline discipline, campaign design, team leadership, and clear board communication. No certification resources are listed for this family; build skill through stretch campaigns and mentorship rather than paid credentials.

Prepare brief case stories: a campaign you shaped, a stalled gift you recovered, and how you set goals with a team. Be ready to discuss Kansas City or Missouri stakeholder context and how you would organize The Moran Company’s development priorities in the first 90 days.

Strong fit if you lead fundraising end-to-end, thrive in relationship-heavy leadership, and want an on-site CDO seat with The Moran Company in Kansas City. Thin public company data means you should research the firm’s clients and culture before applying.

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Listing facts

  • Role Chief Development Officer
  • Employer The Moran Company
  • Location Kansas City, Missouri
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted July 23, 2026
  • Apply by August 22, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (278 words)

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Chief Development Officer The Moran Company · Kansas City, Missouri